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Acne Cleansers from Kiehl's

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8 Must-Have Cleansers For Acne-Prone Skin

We all deal with the occasional stress pimple or hormone-induced breakout from time to time. But for those with acne-prone skin, blemishes can be a constant (and frustrating) battle. Fortunately, acne is also among the most common skin conditions: Nearly 95% of people deal with it at some point in their lives. For that reason, finding face treatments for acne—like cleansers, moisturizers, and facial masks—isn’t too difficult.

When you’re dealing with persistent or all-over breakouts, reach for a face wash formulated for acne-prone skin, like Blue Herbal Acne Cleanser Treatment. This formula—our best face wash for acne of all types—stars exfoliating salicylic acid to deep clean pores and help clear stubborn blemishes. The foaming formula also contains ginger root essential oil and frankincense to help purify the skin and prevent new breakouts from forming. Use it morning and night when you’re breaking out to promote smoother, clearer-looking skin.

That said, because it’s so common, there are a lot of acne cleansers out there, and not all of them will work for all skin types. So, to help you learn how to clean acne-prone skin properly, we put together a guide to our best acne cleansers for every skin type and variety of breakout. Read on to learn more about Kiehl’s best cleansers for acne.

For Persistent Breakouts

Blue Herbal Acne Cleanser Treatment

When you’re dealing with persistent or all-over breakouts, reach for a face wash formulated for acne-prone skin, likeBlue Herbal Acne Cleanser Treatment. This formula—our best face wash for acne of all types—stars exfoliating salicylic acid to deep clean pores and help clear stubborn blemishes. The foaming formula also contains ginger root essential oil and frankincense to help purify the skin and prevent new breakouts from forming. Use it morning and night when you’re breaking out to promote smoother, clearer-looking skin.

Kiehl’s Expert Tip: Salicylic acid isn’t the only ingredient that can help shrink blemishes and clear breakouts. Discover more in our article The Best Ingredients For Treating Pimples.

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